The Modular Scalable Vest ( MSV ) is a bullet-resistant vest that has been introduced by the United States Armed Forces in 2018.
2-515: The Modular Scalable Vest is replacing all other body armor systems in use, including the OTV (outer tactical vest) , IOTV (improved outer tactical vest) and SPCS (soldier plate carrier system) . The MSV is 5 lb (2.3 kg) lighter when fully loaded with ballistic plates compared with its predecessor, the IOTV. The MSV fully loaded weighs 25 lb (11 kg). The U.S. Air Force has begun to issue
4-645: The MSV to replace the IOTV, with the goal of issuing it exclusively by the end of fiscal year 2022. The MSV has a four-tier configuration, allowing it to be scaled up or down depending on the threat and mission requirements Only a few ballistic material suppliers have been able to comply with the armor panel weight specifications demanded by the US Military: Teijn Aramid, DSM Dyneema and Honeywell Spectra. Interceptor multi-threat body armor system Too Many Requests If you report this error to
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